Ashes themed post-box topper bowling over letter writers in Chesterfield as England take on Australia

The postbox on Moorland View Road in Walton has been given a sporting knitted topper to mark the great sporting event.

Cricketers from both teams, along with a woolen copy of the Ashes urn they're fighting to win, have been created for the postbox - which is located opposite Walton Evangelical Church on Moorland View Road.

It's not the first time the postbox has had special decorations provided by local knitters, with seasonally-themed creations topping the box at Christmas, Easter, Halloween and for the King's Coronation.

England take on Australia in five test matches this summer, with the first test starting today at Edgbaston. The two teams are evenly matched, but England have been transformed in recent times and there are high hopes that the home side can lift the Ashes trophy this year.